A Darter bird (Anhinga melanogaster) on the shoreline rocks drying its wings, Western Australia. Darters are also known as Snake birds.

A Darter bird (Anhinga melanogaster) on the shoreline rocks drying its wings, Western Australia. Darters are also known as Snake birds. Stock Photo
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Russotwins / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

C1HTK1

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37.7 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4500 x 2930 px | 38.1 x 24.8 cm | 15 x 9.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

4 May 2004

Location:

Western Australia

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Because of it's water-absorbent feathers, the darter bird must leave the water and spread it's winds to dry before it can fly. Seen here doing this on a rock in Western Australia